This is likely similar to this thread - www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/magnet-therapy-device/ involving magnetic fields (I was involved in).
It's a pretty complete pro / con / flat-earth / solar roadways discussion :-) You need to read it ALL though
PS: I'm guessing it is using a very similar principle.
That looks legit and expensive, of course that doesn't necessarily mean anything. But if that really is some sort of real diathermy machine (it would have to be microwave then) that he just willy-nilly threw you under just to get your measly 36 pounds...
Example: https://www.jpmproducts.co.uk/equipment/electrotherapy/curapuls-670-pulsed-shortwave?sku=JPMSHORT670
Transcranial direct current stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation are both legitimate areas of research, and lots of people with various health issues have been helped by them.
Of course I was no better after the "therapy", and it cost me £36 .
Of course I was no better after the "therapy", and it cost me £36 .
Did he tell you to come back if the problem persists? Just putting people under a fancy heat lamp can help with pain and this is a very fancy one. If they are a bit hypochondriac that might be enough or if the problem was transient it would obviate the need for further diagnosis.
Hopefully you don't need hip replacements. But, I just thought I would mention it. I delayed that out of understandable fear. It has been really great except for the metal detectors at airports. See - we are now back on topic.
How many have been hurt though? How many innocents? The occasional murder spree is after all a side effect of SSRIs for instance.
The job of a physiotherapist is to carry out a doctors prescription, not to diagnose. Whether you respond to this treatment or not will be used by the doctor to diagnose.
The job of a physiotherapist is to carry out a doctors prescription, not to diagnose. Whether you respond to this treatment or not will be used by the doctor to diagnose.
Your other points are sound, but that's incorrect in the OP's country.
I have a lot of time for physiotherapists here. They are unlikely to cause harm (cf chiropractors or osteopaths!). They are self-limiting; there is rarely need for more than 6 sessions. They are cheap and effective for the right problems - often more effective than doctors.
The job of a physiotherapist is to carry out a doctors prescription, not to diagnose. Whether you respond to this treatment or not will be used by the doctor to diagnose.
Your other points are sound, but that's incorrect in the OP's country.
I have a lot of time for physiotherapists here. They are unlikely to cause harm (cf chiropractors or osteopaths!). They are self-limiting; there is rarely need for more than 6 sessions. They are cheap and effective for the right problems - often more effective than doctors.
Yeah, when my shoulder problem was diagnosed by a physiotherapist several years ago, I was referred by a doctor. There wasn't really much the doctor would have been able to do in a 10 minute NHS appointment other than prescribe some painkillers and give basic advice.
This is also known as Diathermy. It's not microwaves. It's short waves.
I'm a PT in the USA. When I was in school some 3 decades ago we were taught diathermy did not work and was on the way out. I don't believe in using passive devices for PT much. Closest I come now is electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) which makes the muscles contract 30% harder than you could on your own. Gives you a heck of a work out. Kinesio tape sometimes works, more likely placebo effect. Good old fashion exercise does the most good.